Westwego, Louisiana
Westwego: City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Westwego is a city located in the county of Jefferson Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,534 and a population density of 2,377 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,297 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Westwego
| Population : | 8,297 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson Parish |
| Postal code : | 70094 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 504 |
| Area : | 3.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:28:08 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 2,311 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westwego is located at 29°54'22"N 90°8'32"W (29.9060400, -90.1423000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Westwego
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Westwego decreased by 2.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,534 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,543 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,522 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,514 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,492 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,493 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,498 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,457 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,382 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,326 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,297 | -0.35% | estimation process |
Other Places in Westwego
1 Westwego City Hall
1100 4th St, Westwego, LA 70094 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Westwego (2)
People born in Westwego, including jazz clarinetist and songwriter Sidney Arodin, businessman and politician Elwyn Nicholson, .
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Schools in Westwego
College & universities near Westwego, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159656 | Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans (LA) | 70118-6143 |
| 160755 | Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans (LA) | 70118-5698 |
| 364751 | Eastern College of Health Vocations-New Orleans | New Orleans (LA) | 70123 |
| 487047 | Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans | New Orleans (LA) | 70123-0000 |
| 492759 | Chamberlain University-Louisiana | Jefferson (LA) | 70121 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Westwego, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOL | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 1001 Loyola Avenue | UNK |
| SDL | Slidell | 1827 Front Street | RAIL |
| SCH | Schriever | Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 | RAIL |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Westwego
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Westweg Post Office | Westwego (LA) | 70094 |
Other cities in Jefferson Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson Parish , LA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Kenner | 66,288 | The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Marrero | 33,141 | CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana |
| Terrytown | 23,319 | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Gretna | 17,615 | Suburb city of New Orleans |
| Estelle | 16,377 | Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| River Ridge | 13,494 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Timberlane | 10,243 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Waggaman | 10,015 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Harahan | 9,244 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Elmwood | 4,635 | City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States |
| Jean Lafitte | 1,996 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Grand Isle | 1,447 | Town of the United States |
| Barataria | 1,109 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafitte | 228 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Westwego distances to largest Louisiana cities
